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half-asleep

adj

Etymology

From half- + asleep.

  1. inherited from aslepe
  2. prefixed as half-asleep — “half + asleep”

Definitions

  1. Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or…

    Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

    • He gently lifted the half-asleep child into bed.

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